Making a Monster is a bite-sized podcast where game designers show us their favorite monster and we discover how it works, why it works, and what it means. Explores the mechanics, mythos, and message hidden in TTRPGs of all descriptions - it's always deeper than you'd expect.
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Weekly
15-30 Minutes
Type & Channels
Podcast
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Youtube, Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, Website
Making a Monster
2020
Making a Monster is a bite-sized podcast where game designers show us their favorite monster and we discover how it works, why it works, and what it means. Explores the mechanics, mythos, and message hidden in TTRPGs of all descriptions - it's always deeper than you'd expect.
Rules & Source Material
Home Brew
Dungeons and Dragons 5E, Older Dungeons and Dragons, Monster of the Week, Pathfinder
Rule of Cool, Guests / Interview, Home Brew Rules
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Rules / Meta / Industry Chat
Child-Friendly
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, Multicultural, Random Mix
Cast Voice Distinctness
Hard to Differentiate
Audio Quality & Equipment
XLR Mics
Includes Music, Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Mastered